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JMU Mason Furman Old Dominion Wofford College Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU CofC Davidson UofSC William & Mary| Elon University | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elon | CNU | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 66% |
Admission |
Elon | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
Elon | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Elon | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Elon | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 4,559 students)
Elon vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or CNU?
- Elon University is 345.2% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.6% higher at Elon than Christopher Newport University ($41,734.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Elon ($23,287 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 15.8% lower than costs at Elon University ($11,990 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than Christopher Newport University (68% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 73% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($13,880 vs. $8,022)
Elon vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 56 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming Elon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Elon (3.65)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or CNU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CNU and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Christopher Newport University (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $9,100 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $47,100)
- Elon University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/